Victorian Collapsible Cylist's Cup, 1897 \e.w. Deming bears An unexpected detail

An unexpected detail

Light wear to the interior

3 5/16 x 2 1/16 x 7/16”

this one with a latched door that opens to allows capture and release

There is some wear/aging to the paint on the blocks and a bit of splitting to the surface of the wood here and there

Victorian Collapsible Cylist's Cup, 1897 \e.w. Deming bears An unexpected detailA perfect one to thrown into the backpack or basket come spring for a bike ride and picnic somewhere, all the better should one have a tandem cycle to pedal! On the underside of the cup is a patent date of Feb 23, 1897 and it must be lucky, as Feb 23 is the day the I found it! The lid pops off and the cup fully extends for filling! 2 9 16" in diameter; 7 8" t when closed, 2 3 4" when fully extended. Very good condition, with just light wear aging to